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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,727.17, 43,091.89 and 10,009.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,727.17, 43,091.89 and 10,009.10 is: 15,014.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,727.17 : 43,091.89 = 10,009.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,727.17/43,091.89 = 10,009.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,727.17x = 43,091.89 × 10,009.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,727.17x = 431,311,118.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,311,118.91/28,727.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,014.05

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